Ben Baldanza, 62, Dies; Brought No-Frills Flying to Spirit Airlines

He introduced ticket prices that couldn’t be beat, but asked fliers to pay extra for nearly everything, including water, carry-ons and printed tickets.

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Illinois assistant coach Dana Dimel dies at 62

Dimel had been a head coach at Wyoming, Houston and UTEP.
Yahoo Sports - 38m
Dana Dimel dies at 62: Ex-Houston, UTEP coach served as offensive assistant for Illinois in 2024 season

Dimel also served multiple stints as an assistant coach under the legendary Bill Snyder at Kansas State
CBS Sports - 38m
Are Airline Loyalty Programs Worth It?

Some travelers, frustrated with changing airline rewards programs, have stopped chasing status and adopted different strategies when booking flights and using credit cards.
The New York Times - 21h
Migrants brought to UK from remote military island

Their journey to the UK marks the end of years of complex legal battles.
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Airlines, hotels pushing "Travel Tuesday" discounts

Airlines and hotels are offering up their own deal day to go along with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, dolling out big discounts for trips on Travel Tuesday. Katy Nastro, travel expert and ...
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Constellation Brands to sell Svedka vodka to Sazerac as wine and spirits segment struggles

Constellation Brands will sell its Svedka vodka brand to alcoholic beverage company Sazerac in the coming months.
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If Anyone Can Save the Democrats, It’s Ben Wikler

This Wisconsinite is the obvious choice for D.N.C. chair.
The New York Times - 16h
United Airlines CEO talks flight junk fees, Trump's potential tariffs

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the potential impact of new trade tariffs on fares as U.S. airports saw a record number of flyers at the end of Thanksgiving weekend, ...
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Irreplaceable Virgil van Dijk remains Liverpool’s keystone and spirit animal | Barney Ronay

Defender’s domination of Manchester City striker Erling Haaland represents the contrasting paths of both clubs. Like crocuses pushing up through the soil, like a first glimpse of daffodil in ...
The Guardian - 20h
Ben Jennings on Joe Biden’s pardon for his son, Hunter – cartoon

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